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Christmas Walk is Saturday; Tree Lighting Sunday
December 4, 2025
Save the dates for Christmas Events
Christmas Walk …
The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Christmas Walk in Downtown Boca Grande on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. …
EcoWatch: Get armed for the battle against offshore drilling
December 4, 2025
The primal rhythmic power and the resonant sound of waves on the shore are like the earth’s heartbeat and becomes our connection with the body of nature
Jonathan Lockwood Huie Poet, author known…
SW Florida Fishing: December fishing is great!
December 4, 2025
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
We had quite the Thanksgiving week out on the water! The first half of the week felt like summer with temperatures in the 80s and light winds and warm waters.
Lots of…
Parking Passes now being distributed
December 1, 2025
Lee County has provided the following release on the distribution of parking passes, which begins today.
The new Boca Grande Parking Ordinance No. 25-16 establishes designated parking zones, defi…
Upcoming Events: December 2025-January 2026
November 26, 2025
Boca Grande Sleuths
Join the sleuths on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. as they investigate “Snow” by John Banville presented by Susan Hanafee. This free event is held in the Boca Grande Community Ctr…
Christmas Walk and tree lighting set
November 26, 2025
Two important dates have been set as part of annual island Christmas traditions.
The annual Boca Grande Christmas Walk is Saturday, Dec. 6. Santa will drive through town in a Boca Grande Fire Dep…
Alison Brown Quintet at the Crowninshield
November 26, 2025
Grammy-winning banjo player, Alison Brown played with the Alison Brown Quintet this past Friday at the Crowninshield Community House. This event is the first concert in the Rhythm & Boots series…
Tennis and pickleball progress
November 26, 2025
Work continues on the Wheeler Road tennis and pickleball complex. The additions include new pickleball courts at the south end of the park, as well as the resurfacing of the tennis area. During…
Englewood’s Pioneer Plaza to host first Art Festival of the season
November 26, 2025
Above, art by Martin Figlinski. Photos submitted
The Englewood Invitational Fall Art Festival is slated for Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday and Sunday, November 29-30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. While…
Hermitage Artist Retreat announces a series of grants and awards
November 26, 2025
The Hermitage Artist Retreat of Manasota Key announced this week that the Hermitage has been awarded a series of grants totaling more than $300,000 to support a variety of programs and initiatives…











